What Grade is 8 out of 16?

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The free grade calculator lets you punch in wrong answers one at a time and see the grade update as you go.

Your Score

50%

F

Not Passing

How is this calculated?

8 / 16 = 0.5 × 100 = 50%

Each question is worth 6.25% of the total grade.

Correct Wrong Percentage Grade
16 0 100% A+
15 1 94% A
14 2 88% B+
13 3 81% B-
12 4 75% C
11 5 69% D+
10 6 63% D-
9 7 56% F
8 8 50% F
7 9 44% F
6 10 38% F
5 11 31% F
4 12 25% F
3 13 19% F
2 14 13% F
1 15 6% F
0 16 0% F

About This Score

Getting 8 correct out of 16 questions gives you a score of 50%, which is a F. You got 8 questions wrong.

This is not a passing grade. Most schools and teachers require at least 60% to pass, so you would need at least 10 out of 16 correct.

To move up to a D-, you would need 2 more correct answers (10 out of 16).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 8 out of 16 as a percentage?

8 out of 16 is 50%. Divide 8 by 16 and multiply by 100.

What letter grade is 8 out of 16?

8 out of 16 is a F on the standard grading scale.

Is 8 out of 16 a passing grade?

No. 8 out of 16 is 50%, which is below the typical 60% passing threshold. You would need at least 10 out of 16 to pass.

Is 8 out of 16 a good grade?

50% earns a F, which is not a passing grade. You would need at least 10 out of 16 correct to pass.